What substance is added during hydrolysis in order to break down food macromolecules?

1 Answer
Sep 24, 2016

Water.

Explanation:

Hydrolysis is the process in which bonds between molecules are split (lysis) by the addition of water (hydro). This is catalyzed by enzymes.

The image below shows this process for the breakdown of carbohydrates into sugars.

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